15 Dec 08 - Sleepless In London (4.38am)
This is probably a scenario unheard off for me in the past 8 months; I had finally completed all my outstanding blogs. During this time, I wrote 13 blogs spanning from the Incredible India, my ancestral China and the end-of-the-world Argentina (though once I come back to Sillypore I would have to write about London and Barcelona). It had been very exciting for all the travelling I had done though I really cannot say that for my career in the world greatest airline. Sometimes, I am just glad that it is going to be over soon.
My mum is trying to heat up breakfast at 4.38am (GMT). Both of us got into London using my last staff ticket entitlement and we are both trying to adjust to the time difference. If you are also as sleepless as us (or just plain skiving at work), feel free to check out Ushuaia, Buenos Aires (Reprise) (both blogs are on Argentina) and Pulau Ubin (Sillypore) if interested. |
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25 Nov 08 - An End Of Her Time In The World's Greatest Airline
My ex-department did a farewell party for my boss last evening. Our gang (58 colleagues plus 2 kids) were packed into a certain bar (there was no alcohol though) that was located in the land of purple flowery dreams. It was a lovely evening.
During her farewell speech, my boss talked about the importance of being happy. No one can make ourselves happy except for ourselves. Sounds like common sense? Perhaps common sense is not so happy sometimes.
Do check out blogs on Haikou/Qionghai (China), Salta/Cachi and Comodoro Rivadavia (Argentina) if interested. |
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3 Nov 08 - An End Of My Time In The World's Greatest Airline
I tendered my resignation as of 1825hrs this evening. My manager looked pretty shocked and asked me why. Just told her that I needed to leave. It was a weak reply but I just needed to get out from her cubicle that moment.
It's one of those nights where an emergency beer would had helped. |
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2 Nov 08 - Going For My Physical Training Lessons
As I didn't managed to pass my physical test (a requirement for all medically fit-Sillyporeans aged 40 and below) for the past year, I had to attend
remedial lessons to boost up my fitness. Was late and had to run a bit to catch my bus. That was about all the physical activity I had for the first lesson - the rest of the inaugural session was just talking cock and a short stroll around the camp.
Anyway, I am going to tender my resignation tommorrow. Mixed feelings but may the strength be with me. |
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26 Oct 08 - Checking Out My Roots
Just came back from Hainan island; it was a short trip but no doubt I learned alot more about a place where my ancestors came from. I am working hard on my Hainan blog but meanwhile do check out my blogs on Jujuy/Humahuaca (Argentina) and Kuantan (Malaysia). |
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25 Sep 08 - Busy Life
I been leading a pretty busy life since I came back from Argentina. Other than the banal work in my office, I am always coping with my humanitarian work, this blog, my mum and my girlfriend (not ranked according to merit). You can say I almost had no time for myself!
Anyway, I had published my blog on Iguazú. Do take a look if you are sick and tired of following the Chinese milk scare. *After this, I still have 4 other blogs to write for my trip in South America.* |
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15 Sep 08 - Minor Reflections About My Short Corporate Life
Well, it had really been a long time since I did a decent blog entry here. Got posted to a new department 3 months ago and started thinking about my existence as a lowly corporate rat (been in this since December 2003). The following events occurred as fast as a blink of an eye:
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Told Madam that I wanted to stop being her bachelor boy (sounds like career suicide, isn't it?)
b) Gave up on my request because it is just NOT going to happen
c) Decided that I am not going to do this anymore
d) Mother Hen will be leaving (not by her choice though) her little chicks (that effectively eliminated all chances of me returning to her farm)
e) I get this impression that Young Mother Hen is thinking of leaving as well and so is Brother Alf
e) Attended a boring lunch with Madam and the rest of the gang (Fat Boy, Abang, Auntie Cat, Kak kak, Maria)
While I had set a date to finally break free, I must endure all these shit bestowed to me while I crawled slowly towards the finishing point. Yah, at least I learn how to give presentations and take minutes in silly meetings - every corporate rat has his day! |
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31 Aug 08 - My Walk On The Wild Side (Only 5 Mins)
My apologies for being cryptic here. I hope I can explain all this one day. Meanwhile, check out my Buenos Aires blog. |
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3 Aug 08 - How Busy Can A 30 Year-Old Be?
Been using my laptop on buses and trains after getting a USB dongle that enables me to surf internet whenever a phone signal is available. It seems like even 24 hours a day is not enough for me.
Uploaded blogs on New York and Laputta/Yangon in a week (they are both 2 pages long). Perhaps I can finally start writing about Argentina though maybe I will just write a short blog on the Pulau Ubin visit with Sally yesterday. |
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25 Jul 08 - Confessions Of A 30 Year Old
4 weeks into my new job and I had requested for a job transfer. I really wonder if I am becoming picky in what I want to do. Perhaps I shall tell you guys more about this when I have time. Photos taken in New York, Argentina and Yangon are staring at me; my blogs are pilling up!
Came back from Yangon on Monday morning and felt that we had accomplished our basic target of distributing aid relief items to the cyclone victims. Spent 2 nights on the bus but I didn't feel tired upon touching down to Changi (lack of sleep will get me a couple of days later). I shall keep my comments in my Yangon blog.
I should have written a blog on my 30th birthday but was probably too occupied with the banal stuff I was doing in my office that day. Somehow, it seems that I had lost all interest in what I was doing. Perhaps its time for a major change. |
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15 Jul 08 - Yangon After 8 Long Years
I am going to Yangon from 18 to 20 Jul 08 (assuming if my new boss approves my leave). Had always wondered when I would be able to visit this lovely country again but had never thought the visit was due to the Cyclone Nargis. To be frank, I am not sure what should my expectations of the trip should be. When I was there as a student, there were dreams that I strive to realise after I graduate and join the workforce. But after being financially independent, I realised that nothing had changed. I am still chasing my dreams; though they had became more and more blurred. Going back to Yangon this time sounds like me going back to school for my report card; filled with failures, red marks and nasty comments from the form teacher.
Anyway, I had finally done up the blog on my Delhi/Varanasi/Agra visit. Took me nearly 3 months to complete this but at least I can move on to my New York and Argentina blogs. |
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3 Jul 08 - I Can See Half Of My Iguazu
Managed to recover half of my corrupted SD card. Finally saw my photos of Iguaçu (Brazilian side of Rio Iguazu) and Jujuy more than a month after I have taken them. This is a breakthrough (I almost felt like shouting in office when I saw the photos) but can I successfully recover the remaining photographs taken in New York, Buenos Aires and Iguazu (Argentine side of Rio Iguazu)? |
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